Far Cry 4

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  1. hjthrossell
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Great fun, storyline a bit dull and some missions can be frustrating, but I can forgive that from a game where I can attack an enemy base of the back of an elephant with a flamethrower.
  2. LetoAtreides82
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    This was my first Far Cry game and I enjoyed the single player experience. The graphics are incredible yet not perfect, for example animal fur looks weird when you zoom in very closely. There's a big variety of animals roaming the forest for you to hunt, and they seem to behave the way you'd expect them too. The story is not very exciting but it's still fun. Enemy variety could beThis was my first Far Cry game and I enjoyed the single player experience. The graphics are incredible yet not perfect, for example animal fur looks weird when you zoom in very closely. There's a big variety of animals roaming the forest for you to hunt, and they seem to behave the way you'd expect them too. The story is not very exciting but it's still fun. Enemy variety could be better. There aren't many vehicles. There are a lot of weapons and I enjoyed taking over outposts and fortresses. The cutscenes are decent, nothing too flashy but at least the people in the cutscenes look real. The protagonist is annoying enough to make you want to kill him. It took me about 30 hours to complete the main story and I enjoyed every bit of it, I'm hoping Far Cry 5 is even better.… Expand
  3. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    6
    I don't get the praise of this game. It is typical derivative Ubisoft drivel. It is better than Assassin's Creed, but that game is annoying and even more derivative. Far Cry 4 is a relatively fun game with good graphics but it is so repetitive within the game and compared to Far Cry 3. Ubisoft just ruins games with their game formulas and uncanny number of stupid collectibles in game.
  4. kingzardoz
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    If you never played FC3 but you always wanted to see what the developers have been trying to do since FC2, then FC4 is the game for you. It's very similar to FC3 but improved and balanced to near perfection. The story is not as good but the gameplay, world immersion, overall freedom balance out any weakness in the story. I'm generally not a completion-ist type gamer but I certainly didIf you never played FC3 but you always wanted to see what the developers have been trying to do since FC2, then FC4 is the game for you. It's very similar to FC3 but improved and balanced to near perfection. The story is not as good but the gameplay, world immersion, overall freedom balance out any weakness in the story. I'm generally not a completion-ist type gamer but I certainly did more side missions and random exploration in this game than most other open world games I've played. You can just move around so easily while still feeling limited and not god like and the whole time there is an opportunity to witness funny stuff like a pack of rhinos slamming enemy vehicles into trees. The combat is fluid and you can easily access your weapons in combat. It gives you the opportunity to be an artist in crafting the massacre of your enemies. There are many weaknesses to the game but all of them can be overlooked if you just want to hang out in the mountains and blow stuff up. Sure the developers could do better but when this much money is on the line, innovation and taking risks are not a top priority. Take it for what it is, FC4 is worth playing if you're looking for a open world fps experience.… Expand
  5. Enforcer122
    Jan 31, 2015
    6
    tldr - Seems to be another cash in from Ubisoft.

    Incredibly disappointed with this. It is far too much like Far Cry 3... One of the main things I loved about Far Cry games is that they always innovated and weren't afraid to try new mechanics. This just feels like a massive DLC. Mix in the terrible characters, painfully bad 'radio host' presenter which you're forced to listen to every    tldr - Seems to be another cash in from Ubisoft.

    Incredibly disappointed with this. It is far too much like Far Cry 3... One of the main things I loved about Far Cry games is that they always innovated and weren't afraid to try new mechanics. This just feels like a massive DLC. Mix in the terrible characters, painfully bad 'radio host' presenter which you're forced to listen to every time you get in a car, and the general lack of ambition, and you have yourself a mediocre video game.    … Expand
  6. ToFewViews
    Jan 30, 2015
    7
    If your looking for a break from the Standard FPS's Like CoD or Battlefield Far Cry is a great choice. It's packed full of fun and ridiculous stuff to do, from Hunting, Races, Assassination, Co-op and more! With this much stuff to do you will have hours upon hours of content to work your way through. There is also multiple endings as well so if you have enough free time you can see themIf your looking for a break from the Standard FPS's Like CoD or Battlefield Far Cry is a great choice. It's packed full of fun and ridiculous stuff to do, from Hunting, Races, Assassination, Co-op and more! With this much stuff to do you will have hours upon hours of content to work your way through. There is also multiple endings as well so if you have enough free time you can see them all. The story is somewhat creative in Far Cry 4 compared to it's predecessors with the ability to change the story arc with your dissensions. The amount of weapons to choose for your destruction is very diverse anything from Pistols,Snipers,Rockets,Grenade Launchers,Bows and even extremely powerfully "Signature" Weapons. The open world to Far Cry 4 is huge and it feels alive with Lots of Wildlife/Birds and Enemy solders driving around looking to be blown up.
    If your a fan of first person shooters in general or wide open world games you need to give Far Cry 4 a try, you may just end up spending hours on it.    … Expand
  7. Aizendj
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    Best game so far, Period. Nothing can be compared to the beauty and quality of this game. Only problem is that online game is not appreciate as it really should. otherwise, its a masterpiece.
  8. Captiosus
    Jan 29, 2015
    7
    Disclaimer: I would like to give this a 7.5 but the cons force me to round down rather than up.

    Far Cry 4 is a fun romp through a well designed, well detailed atmosphere. Neither of these are foreign concepts to Ubisoft, as they've consistently designed amazing locales for both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series. Graphically, it looks great and the gameplay is the typical, somewhat    Disclaimer: I would like to give this a 7.5 but the cons force me to round down rather than up.

    Far Cry 4 is a fun romp through a well designed, well detailed atmosphere. Neither of these are foreign concepts to Ubisoft, as they've consistently designed amazing locales for both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series. Graphically, it looks great and the gameplay is the typical, somewhat twitchy, first person controls that Ubisoft still hasn't really nailed down as well as other studios. I absolutely love the music in the game as it genuinely compliments the locale and really helps immerse the player into the game.

    Unfortunately, that's where my praise ends. Far Cry 4 suffers from the typical Ubisoft sandbox problem of cramming an insane amount of fluff in between a very weak, short, main story arc. If someone simply focuses on the story missions and the character named side missions themselves, the game could probably be completed in 10 hours or less. The rest of the time spent will be looking around a limited amount of side activities, almost all involving going to a point and killing enemies or defending a point or by racing, and (literally) hundreds of collectibles. Collectible hunting wouldn't be bad if they continually added to character growth but after a certain point they no longer matter. Trophies/Achievements generally require half (or less) of each collectible type to unlock and the "Karma rating" is easy to peak at max level before even reaching the northern areas of Kyrat. The player will earn more than enough XP to unlock every single skill long before collecting all of the hundreds of items so, outside of sitting in a menu reading a few context blurbs, there's little incentive to bother collecting EVERYTHING.

    Ubisoft also needs to invest in writers who are capable of character development. Ajay Ghalle is a bland protagonist with whom I feel no connection or investment, much like Aiden Pierce of Ubisoft's Watch_Dogs title from earlier in 2014. Also like Watch_Dogs, the secondary characters are cliched and unremarkable. I feel no compelling reason to care about the Golden Path and their "leaders" do not help their case at all. The most charismatic and humanized characters are the so called villains - Pagan Min and Noore most specifically. While playing, I couldn't help but feel the game would have been so much better if it presented you with a path at the beginning where you could work with Pagan Min, Ghalle legacy be damned. This would have offered much more replay value and could have effectively turned FC4 into two distinct experiences - one as the returning rebel champion (the current game) and one where Ajay turns his fame into despotic power.

    Then there's the stretching of the imagination. For a country embroiled in civil war for at least two decades and extremely remote (the area is basically supposed to be on the borders of Nepal, China, and India), I find it odd that many NPCs you run into will be up to date on technology and social media trends. Radio Free Kyrat's office is a falling down shack with a whole lot of technology in it and its DJ, the annoying Rabi Ray Rana, is constantly referencing "first world problems" as if Kyrat were a Mexican border town stealing U.S. Wifi while dealing with the Cartel. Given the remote tribal areas (look up Sikkim on Wikipedia for a sense of where this game takes place), these references make zero sense.

    All that said, I still give the game a 7.5 overall because it's fun to play and the locale is so intriguing. Multiplayer is hit or miss and coop is particularly fun, except for the fact that Hurk is annoying as hell. Even though it's pointless to collect everything, it's fun to collect enough to learn a decent amount of Kyrati history. Being sent into other places like Shangri-La and The Himalayas adds another layer of depth to the game that makes it stand out. In fairness, the Shangri-La sections were, quite possibly, my favorite moments the game had to offer. Frankly, if you look at my review tendencies, you'll find that a 7.5 is actually fairly favorable, overall.

    But it does get repetitive, and fast. Ultimately, that repetitiveness, plus the very weak story, the continued twitchy driving controls, and the idiotic "lets throw 1000 pounds of armor on heavy mobs to make them 'harder'" Ubisoft mentality make me drop the game down a few notches. It's still very much worth playing, perhaps when the game goes on sale or perhaps as a rental.    … Expand
  9. 8BitAlex
    Jan 28, 2015
    6
    Far Cry 4 seems like a very one dimensional experience. I never did play Far Cry 3 so I didn't have the hype to carry my interest through this game. When I play a game I expect it to get my emotions turning and get me engaged. I never felt that way with this. It consists of a lot of shooting and running. I didn't feel like I was working towards anything other than unveiling more map to doFar Cry 4 seems like a very one dimensional experience. I never did play Far Cry 3 so I didn't have the hype to carry my interest through this game. When I play a game I expect it to get my emotions turning and get me engaged. I never felt that way with this. It consists of a lot of shooting and running. I didn't feel like I was working towards anything other than unveiling more map to do the same things over again. I am not a fan of the run to point A, kill things, run to point B, kill things formula. I wanted to chase down the tyrant king and really get involved in the war going on but instead the game has you doing petty soldiering tasks. I mean your supposed to be some hero! Let's do hero things!

    Grant it, I think the game is gorgeous and the map was interesting to explore for a little while. I can really see the AAA power under the hood working its magic. If there was a more involved plot and/or narrative I would really enjoy taking a break and doing the side quests every once in a while. But when the entire game is side quests it just seems like an expansion to something else. I wasn't even able to finish the game because it just couldn't hold my attention. I would spend my money on something else.    … Expand
  10. Fwntxs
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    If you have played Far Cry 3 you will be right at home with Far Cry 4. Similar game mechanics and feel are most certainly prevalent throughout the gameplay as well as the plot in both titles. I’m biased though because I thoroughly loved Far Cry 4. Good first person shooting, stealth (if you want it) and fun to explore. The survival aspects of Far Cry 2 are really non-existent, but the gameIf you have played Far Cry 3 you will be right at home with Far Cry 4. Similar game mechanics and feel are most certainly prevalent throughout the gameplay as well as the plot in both titles. I’m biased though because I thoroughly loved Far Cry 4. Good first person shooting, stealth (if you want it) and fun to explore. The survival aspects of Far Cry 2 are really non-existent, but the game is still fun to play. The multiplayer is pretty bad and doesn't at all compare to any versus multiplayer out there currently. I would have been fine if it never shipped with the game. The Co-Op and I had issues for a bit there, but they seem to have been ironed out. The Co-Op gameplay is really fun, but I wish you could reset outposts within the host players game world. On top of the similar gameplay and feel of Far Cry 3, there are many other additional random events sprinkled in the open world and tweaks throughout the game. If you enjoyed Far Cry 3 then by all means I suggest you play Far Cry 4.… Expand
  11. claytastic
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    This is one of the best games of the year in my opinion because it actually improves on Far Cry 3. That's probably extremely debatable, but I think it's true. Far Cry 3's story was really cliche, but 4's story is something I've never seen in a game, and that's because your character's goal isn't revenge or money. It's to scatter your mother's ashes. It also adds new weapons and vehiclesThis is one of the best games of the year in my opinion because it actually improves on Far Cry 3. That's probably extremely debatable, but I think it's true. Far Cry 3's story was really cliche, but 4's story is something I've never seen in a game, and that's because your character's goal isn't revenge or money. It's to scatter your mother's ashes. It also adds new weapons and vehicles like the crossbow, and (which is in a way a vehicle) elephants.And last but not least, the world is HUGE! And being able to use a gyrocopter to fly around it makes it even better. This game's slogan doesn't lie. Every second is a story.… Expand
  12. johnw100
    Jan 25, 2015
    4
    Have played all the previous games but just couldnt get on with this. I played a good 5 hours of it but it just felt like an expanision pack for far cry 3, which I`d grown tired of for the relentless tasks that you have to keep going over and over doing. Got bored very quickly which is a shame because its a good looking game. So if you`ve had enought of far cry 3 you wont find anything newHave played all the previous games but just couldnt get on with this. I played a good 5 hours of it but it just felt like an expanision pack for far cry 3, which I`d grown tired of for the relentless tasks that you have to keep going over and over doing. Got bored very quickly which is a shame because its a good looking game. So if you`ve had enought of far cry 3 you wont find anything new here really to keep you interested.… Expand
  13. Shoshin
    Jan 24, 2015
    9
    I don't know what Ajay did before he came to the Kyrat, but he soon seems to become an elite commando capable of killing hundreds of men single-handedly. I have to assume, by how quickly he adapts to the killing, that he's a sociopath. I don't remember him voicing too much in the way of doubts or apprehension, I just remember him volunteering to assassinate people and take out whole campsI don't know what Ajay did before he came to the Kyrat, but he soon seems to become an elite commando capable of killing hundreds of men single-handedly. I have to assume, by how quickly he adapts to the killing, that he's a sociopath. I don't remember him voicing too much in the way of doubts or apprehension, I just remember him volunteering to assassinate people and take out whole camps about 10 minutes after being rescued.

    This is called the "character introduction" phase of story telling, and FarCry just decides to pretty much skip it. But you know what? Screw it. We know what we're all here for - let the chaos commence!

    This game is a lot of fun. It jumps straight into the action and you immediately get a lot of freedom to roam about. The pace is set nicely with a lot of random encounters and a steady scattering of collectables, which helps to keep up the momentum whilst exploring the beautiful landscape. It also has the usual crazy type characters, and good humour. If you liked FarCry 3 you'll love 4.    … Expand
  14. foxviewchannel
    Jan 24, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is one of those games that give you a living, breathing and engaging world. The story talks about our hero protagonist Agay Ghale, an ex-pat who returns to his parent’s homeland of Kyrat to accomplish his mother’s wishes by scattering her ashes. Ajay’s father was a well-known figure in Kyrat and the family name is considered very important to the locals. Shockingly, he findsFar Cry 4 is one of those games that give you a living, breathing and engaging world. The story talks about our hero protagonist Agay Ghale, an ex-pat who returns to his parent’s homeland of Kyrat to accomplish his mother’s wishes by scattering her ashes. Ajay’s father was a well-known figure in Kyrat and the family name is considered very important to the locals. Shockingly, he finds Kyrat filled with political unrest.

    The village is now led by Pagan Min, A smart and ruthless cold blooded killer. The introduction of Pagan is very strong but sadly he vanishes of screen for a surprisingly long time which causes his character to become weaker and less of a threat when he comes back later in the game. Ajay then joins a rebel group called the Golden Path led by Sabal and Amita to destroy the Regime.

    The first thing you will notice is how impressive the Himalayan nation of Kyrat is, large mountains, beautiful tropical forests, ancient ruins and people living their daily lives. The huge world is intimidating with great little touches in the details that are highly appreciated and I did not notice any loading times throughout the game.

    The character animation is very good and you really do feel the suffering of locals through their expressions. The political stakes are high between the Golden Path leaders Sabal and Amita. Both have solid performances throughout the game. Each of them wants to destroy Pagans Rule but have their own vision of doing it. Both visions are logical but you will have to make a tough decision between the two which will affect the future of Kyrat.

    The 32 missions are interesting and don’t feel repetitive because they vary depending on whose side you chose. The world is filled with activities to do apart from the main story like races, controlling sections, assassinations and hostage missions. You will gradually unlock more side missions the more outposts you control. The more you take over outposts the weaker Pagan’s army becomes and infiltrating them this time around is more fun because each one needs a different strategic approach by either going full force or stealth without anyone seeing you. After you control an outpost, it will become your safe house and you will have access to first travel.

    Liberating radio towers early in the game is important because it unlocks various weapons and will open parts of the map that shows new landmarks and animal locations. The AI is smarter this time around, the enemies will guard their area well and if they lose their outpost, they might return at a later stage and fight back.
    The gun mechanics are solid with a lot of weapons at your disposal.

    Wild life in Kyrak is vast and diverse; some will run away when they see you while others such as the eagles, bears and tigers will attack you if they find an opportunity. Most of the animals are tough and attack surprisingly. One time I was on a mission when all of a sudden a Rhino attacks me from the side, luckily I had a C4 equipped and took him out quickly. You can also use some animals to your advantage to turn the tide of battle in your favor by letting them out of the cage for them to attack or by riding an elephant and destroying everything that crosses your path.

    Hunting wildlife for their skins will be used for crafting all sorts of things such as wallets, loot bags, and explosive bags, while collecting plants will allow you to create syringes. You can also earn karma by performing good tasks for the locals or by killing an animal with your arrow instead of a rocket launcher. This rewards you with experience points to improve your skill.
    Traveling from point to point is fun and there are numerous vehicles that are available; however, some worth noting are the return of the hang glider which allows you to see the beautiful world from above. The wingsuit, a cool suit that is activated after a high jump. My personal favorite was the Buzzer, a small helicopter which you can also use to attack the enemies from above. There are some new mechanics in the game; you can now shoot while driving and the grappling hook that is mainly used for hard to reach places.

    fter you complete Act 1, you will unlock co-op. I found co-op very fun to play because it added to the overall experience. Taking over an outpost with a buddy never felt better.

    Far Cry 4 has a 5 on 5 multiplayer mode. You can either be the Golden Path who are heavily armed or the Rakshasa, a stealth group equipped with a bow and arrow. The multiplayer is well balanced, but I didn’t enjoy it much like other multiplayer games and didn’t find much reason to go back.

    The overall story wasn’t very strong and you most probably won’t remember the main character after you complete the game. The lack of Pagan Min throughout most of the game is a letdown because his character could have done so much more. What truly shines is the fun gameplay and gorgeous, unpredictable world.

    Yes, there are a lot of similarities to Far Cry 3 but this isn’t a bad thing because Far Cry 3 was a good game.

    Far Cry 4 is a significant step forward for the series and worth checking out.    … Expand
  15. killing_frenzy
    Jan 23, 2015
    8
    This game looks good, runs at only 30fps though. The guns sound amazing and the story is good. Gameplay is also good and weapons are crazy fun and realistic. This game could have been better in certain areas as its clear the developers have just upgraded this from far cry 3 rather than fully rework it.
  16. Brendon6446
    Jan 22, 2015
    7
    Far cry 4 has amazing graphic and i like how opposite this setting is than the last far cry (still like far cry 3 setting better). Now for people who didn't play far cry 3 probably think this game is crazy and don't get me wrong its a good game and probably better than far cry 3 only because it more new. But it isn't a better game of its time. Far cry 4 didn't have as good as a villain,Far cry 4 has amazing graphic and i like how opposite this setting is than the last far cry (still like far cry 3 setting better). Now for people who didn't play far cry 3 probably think this game is crazy and don't get me wrong its a good game and probably better than far cry 3 only because it more new. But it isn't a better game of its time. Far cry 4 didn't have as good as a villain, the missions aren't as fun and they barley added new move upgrades. But the game was still solid.… Expand
  17. skrill3d
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. The stunning graphics, great story, and constant list of things you can do to change things up (races, hostage missions, karma, radio towers, outposts, etc) keep the game entertaining as hell. I couldn't put it down for several weeks.
  18. adamf13
    Jan 21, 2015
    3
    Awesome game but COOP doesn't work for me or my friends, this is the part we were looking forward to the most. Because of that it will get a bad score.
  19. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Really fun game. Cool villain again and enjoyed choosing between sabal and Amita missions. There's many different animals, different ways you can approach each mission, and a lot to do even after completing the story. They probably could have added a few more features, because it did seem a lot like far cry 3, but that's not really a bad thing. Overall one of the more fun games I've playedReally fun game. Cool villain again and enjoyed choosing between sabal and Amita missions. There's many different animals, different ways you can approach each mission, and a lot to do even after completing the story. They probably could have added a few more features, because it did seem a lot like far cry 3, but that's not really a bad thing. Overall one of the more fun games I've played in 2014.… Expand
  20. TheBest_1972
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    Well what can i say? I think this is the only game that Ubisoft made it right! Everything will probably feel like Far Cry 3, of course the mechanics of that game was really good! But Far Cry 4 have everything but it is upgraded! The Story is good but it's not that surprising... The game-play is amazing just like the third game and it has the coop, that actually it is an amazing addition,Well what can i say? I think this is the only game that Ubisoft made it right! Everything will probably feel like Far Cry 3, of course the mechanics of that game was really good! But Far Cry 4 have everything but it is upgraded! The Story is good but it's not that surprising... The game-play is amazing just like the third game and it has the coop, that actually it is an amazing addition, in a overall i give Far Cry 4 a 8.4/10! Worth buying ;D… Expand
  21. CoSMiiCBLaST
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    As someone who played this game so much that in 3 days I Platinumed it I need to get a few things off my chest...

    The story isn't bad but it isn't good either but honestly I couldn't care less as most missions were so much fun that I forgot what I was even doing. Many people think it's too much like FC3 and that's fine and I agree in some ways such as the fact that all the guns that    As someone who played this game so much that in 3 days I Platinumed it I need to get a few things off my chest...

    The story isn't bad but it isn't good either but honestly I couldn't care less as most missions were so much fun that I forgot what I was even doing.

    Many people think it's too much like FC3 and that's fine and I agree in some ways such as the fact that all the guns that are also in FC3 look and sound EXACTLY the same but thankfully the game does have alot more guns.

    The multiplayer is terrible so don't bother except for the trophies.    … Expand
  22. djrussell
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    I wouldnt necessary call myself the biggest Far Cry fan, although I have played FC2 and 3 but never finished them. This was the first story that really had me hooked. Pagan as a villian in my opinion was underused, but the time we did spend with his psychotic antics was incredibly entertaining. Visually, its one of the most stunning games I've ever seen, especially when on some of theI wouldnt necessary call myself the biggest Far Cry fan, although I have played FC2 and 3 but never finished them. This was the first story that really had me hooked. Pagan as a villian in my opinion was underused, but the time we did spend with his psychotic antics was incredibly entertaining. Visually, its one of the most stunning games I've ever seen, especially when on some of the hallucinogenic trips. It's also got enough to do after/during the campaign to keep you busy for a good 30-40hrs easily. Great game, check it out if you get the chance.… Expand
  23. Sith_Malice_003
    Jan 16, 2015
    9
    Similar to Far Cry 3, but that is not a bad thing, loads to do, great graphics (could have run a bit smoother?)
    Personally i preferred Far Cry 3s story and setting better, but this is still a great game, huge map, and some unique moments unseen before in any game, Great.
  24. Junathar
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    Incredibly similar to Far Cry 3....but that is not a bad thing. Far Cry 3 was a great game, with a fantastic and fun open world, addicting side quests with an iconic villain. Far Cry 4 has every single one of those things. But sadly, the villain is poorly under-used. He makes a great entrance at the beginning of the game but just fades from the game entirely until the game is almost over!Incredibly similar to Far Cry 3....but that is not a bad thing. Far Cry 3 was a great game, with a fantastic and fun open world, addicting side quests with an iconic villain. Far Cry 4 has every single one of those things. But sadly, the villain is poorly under-used. He makes a great entrance at the beginning of the game but just fades from the game entirely until the game is almost over! I also have to admit that the story itself is a bit underwhelming but that's not what Far Cry is about. Far Cry is about a great open-world with tons of fun activities and a great arsenal of weapons, and Far Cry 4 nails those three things perfectly. Oh, it also has elephants and gyrocopters......just let that sink in.… Expand
  25. Vyrotix
    Jan 12, 2015
    7
    This is pretty much Far Cry 3, but better.

    Everything you liked about Far Cry 3 will be in this game, with the addition of even more.

    I do think that there is some limitations in terms of what you can put on the previous generation, and keep in balance with the current generation, but if you own a PS4, I'd recommend this.

    7.1/10
  26. diehard-gamer
    Jan 11, 2015
    5
    Kidnapped by some psycho killer 'King' of warring chaos wilderland, but you escape, join up with some rebels and wander the wilderland, hunting animals, climbing up radio towers to unlock the map and ..... sound a bit like Farcry 3. It is. Incidental storyline, pretty graphics, dumb enemy AI. Essentially a PS3 game with a PC/PS4 graphical makeover at PS 4 game prices. Ok but I may just asKidnapped by some psycho killer 'King' of warring chaos wilderland, but you escape, join up with some rebels and wander the wilderland, hunting animals, climbing up radio towers to unlock the map and ..... sound a bit like Farcry 3. It is. Incidental storyline, pretty graphics, dumb enemy AI. Essentially a PS3 game with a PC/PS4 graphical makeover at PS 4 game prices. Ok but I may just as well have replayed far cry 3.… Expand
  27. riky181
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game. BUY IT! Fantastic story. there are a lot of different missions and different commands for enhancing your gaming experience. Also the graphics awesome.… Expand
  28. PazEr
    Jan 8, 2015
    10
    A direct upgrade from Far Cry 3, everything's better. The map is larger and there's much to do. It took me 20 hours to complete the campaign in single-player, and 65 hours to complete it. Definitely worth it.
  29. Nukkekakkapissa
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just awesome. The Graphics and gameplay is just perfect. SPOILER!! I like the mission were you need to defend the village from all soldiers and juggernauts and you need to be aware of all airstikes.… Expand
  30. blancogringo
    Jan 4, 2015
    3
    First half of the game gets 5 stars. Second half of the game gets 0. Repetative like everyone is saying. throughout the second half of the game I'm not sure what changed from the first but it seemed that headshot didn't do what they are supposed to. On assassination missions, they would spot you from a mile away while you're crouched down in a bush. The driving could use some work. Im notFirst half of the game gets 5 stars. Second half of the game gets 0. Repetative like everyone is saying. throughout the second half of the game I'm not sure what changed from the first but it seemed that headshot didn't do what they are supposed to. On assassination missions, they would spot you from a mile away while you're crouched down in a bush. The driving could use some work. Im not the best VG player out there by any means, there were parts that were so stupid hard that it was frustrating that it really ruined the experience.
    With all that said, the gameplay was beautiful, fun, at first, enjoyed finding all the destinations and upgrading loot sacks and such.    … Expand
  31. knutsi
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Far Cry 4 (and 3) stand to me as among the most remarkable achievements in the videogame medium. They are beautiful, have great gameplay dynamics and offer non-linearity with true sense of freedom and exploration. From the simple act of scaling the towers to reveal the map through the gunplay and onto the story, the games excel. Also, the world (Far Cry 4 especially) shows such attentionFar Cry 4 (and 3) stand to me as among the most remarkable achievements in the videogame medium. They are beautiful, have great gameplay dynamics and offer non-linearity with true sense of freedom and exploration. From the simple act of scaling the towers to reveal the map through the gunplay and onto the story, the games excel. Also, the world (Far Cry 4 especially) shows such attention to culture and a multitude of references to the real world locations. Very few games have made me read up on history and culture of real locations, except FC4 and Civilization. FC4 made me read up on the Himalayan cultures, and added Nepal to my list of places to see.

    I was also lucky enough to be able to play it on PC with ultra-settings as well, and it is just stunning to look at. I once posted a screenshot on Facebook – something I never do – and received a ton of likes. It was just a landscape shot, but the sharpness of the art was appreciated by gamers and non-gamers alike. Many had to think twice to see it was a game at all.

    This game is a blast from end to finish, and I cannot recommend it strongly enough. The entertainment value here is incredible, and reminds me why I play video games even as an adult in my 30s: at their best, they off a richness that no other media even comes close to.    … Expand
  32. trav1sr
    Jan 3, 2015
    3
    I can not in good faith, give Far Cry 4 a good score. Is this really even Far Cry anymore? I'm playing a mission right now, on top of a cliff, needing to get down to do whatever I need to do. I attempt to backtrack to run along a ridge behind me - out of bounds, mission fails. I retry, I see a grapple spot about 20m to my left. I proceed to latch on, it says Out of bounds again. I keepI can not in good faith, give Far Cry 4 a good score. Is this really even Far Cry anymore? I'm playing a mission right now, on top of a cliff, needing to get down to do whatever I need to do. I attempt to backtrack to run along a ridge behind me - out of bounds, mission fails. I retry, I see a grapple spot about 20m to my left. I proceed to latch on, it says Out of bounds again. I keep heading down, towards the marker. About half way down, mission fails.

    I finally just ski down the the extremely steep slope like I'm on a snowboard, about 150m or so, straight down, not stopping the entire way. No health lost, nothing. No big deal. I get down, immediately get attacked by: a) An eagle, b) Pit viper, c) "Hunters" (really?) and apparently, d) His pet wolf. Oh, the hunters have flame arrows to make it super irritating.

    I've played this game for roughly 4 hours so far, and can not begin to comprehend how it has a 8+. It's literally Far Cry 3.1: Himalayan Edition. Same weapons, same controls, same map design, same collectibles, same skills, same generic bad guys, same retarded AI, same outpost design, same scripted events, same perfectly set up animal-gets-loose-and-kills-everyone-for-you scenarios, same radio tower mission structure, etc, etc.

    It's boring, uninteresting, uninspired, hackneyed, contrived, repetitive, stagnant crap. It was OK with Far Cry 3 (at least the flowers don't glow and dubstep doesn't play all the time), but again? The same exact game, again? Please...I've had enough, this game is going right on ebay.

    I was a huge fan of Far Cry 2, I put a shameful amount of time into that game (story and MP). This game...this game is an abomination. It did well, so I know Far Cry 5 will come out next year - season pass and zero innovation in hand. Only this time, I won't waste any time on it.

    Pathetic, Ubisoft.    … Expand
  33. Critical_I
    Jan 3, 2015
    10
    Amazing game that will hook you in. Similar to Far cry 3 in a positive way. And to the people saying that they made it too similar to Far Cry 3, look how much time they had to design this! Stunning graphics and a beautiful game overall
  34. MrAmazing1914
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    Best ubisoft game of 2014. STUNNING GRAPHICS AND VISUALS giving the feeling of the first true next gen far cry experience on the ps4. Details are easily comparable to the last of us remastered.
  35. bradtheman123
    Jan 2, 2015
    7
    Good but I feel like there's something wrong with its shooting mechanics but overall this game was an improvement over Far Cry 3. The multiplayer was squash compared to how good the campaign is.
  36. TragicShow
    Jan 1, 2015
    8
    Far cry 4 is one of those games where you can take a rocket launcher, walk up to an elephant, and give the immediate are a new paint job. It has a sense of humor that can be appretiated by drug lords and violence enthusiasts. After the prologue, the game hits you on the bum and lets you do whatever the hell you want from then on. In short, it's a fun game.
  37. vaughtex
    Jan 1, 2015
    6
    I played to the end, took about 20 hours with a few side quests here and there, but after about half of that time it did feel like I was playing for the sake of it. At times it was great fun,but it dragged. This sequel has less characterisation, less storyline, a more mundane setting. The gameplay core is fundamentally identical to its predecessor which isn't a bad thing by any means, butI played to the end, took about 20 hours with a few side quests here and there, but after about half of that time it did feel like I was playing for the sake of it. At times it was great fun,but it dragged. This sequel has less characterisation, less storyline, a more mundane setting. The gameplay core is fundamentally identical to its predecessor which isn't a bad thing by any means, but they need to perhaps change it up a bit for the next instalment. Far Cry 3 is a lot better, play that.… Expand
  38. tamsyndrome
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    If you've never played a previous Far Cry game (as I haven't) then this is undoubtedly 10/10. I can't say how great the graphics are, and there is SO MUCH TO DO! Fantastic game.
  39. Thegodfatherson
    Dec 30, 2014
    6
    Farcry 4 is visually arresting and a bombardment of suprising action throughout the campaign. But that is where the game fails too, the campaign. Pagan Min is an okay villain but far fetched from Vaas in FarCry 3. The graphics are brilliant, but what is so annoying is the side missions! What were going to be extra minutes of the game- the side missions are so annoying that they interfereFarcry 4 is visually arresting and a bombardment of suprising action throughout the campaign. But that is where the game fails too, the campaign. Pagan Min is an okay villain but far fetched from Vaas in FarCry 3. The graphics are brilliant, but what is so annoying is the side missions! What were going to be extra minutes of the game- the side missions are so annoying that they interfere with the main game itself. When you complete a takeover or save villagers, the game repeatedly tells you to go back EACH time another attack happens on the place you just visited! And it's not like you can ignore these annoyances, you CANT ignore them, and you CANT RESUME YOUR CAMAPAIGN UNTIL YOU FINISH WHAT YOU ARE TOLD! I was not expecting this from a triple-A title, and especially from all the hype about this. This game is what happend to Destiny and Bungie because it was rushed, it just splashes all over the place. But it's not all that bad, as you can invite friends who don't have the game to play with you, but only on Playstation! This game is fun, actually but the Multiplayer mode that they added is unesscary! Because no one plays it! People can create maps for other players to visit but it's a total stupid idea because what we want is exploration! Not some map with a few guns, I thought we had CoD for that! And that's scary because a game that's made on the open world itself, it attracts players because of that too! But Ubisoft wants you to not explore which was super frustrating! That aside, the game is fun because the open world is large and there is plenty to do if the game gives you something good to do aside from the horrible side missions. But this is a pricy one because, it's just a game that's good because of the open world, everything else including Ajay and Pagan- nobody cares it's not even a good story either. FarCry 4 is a highly ambitious game that was so high on the hype level that everything was about to explode but it fails hard. If you can get past that it's a game worth experiencing with your FRIENDS! If not, it's better left off of your play list.… Expand
  40. Tamerlanz
    Dec 29, 2014
    1
    With new patch 1.6 game started to crash after 10-15 minutes of playing. I almost finished this game, I really liked it, but now I can't finish it!! Ubi, you are worst gaming company.
  41. dazza
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    After having this game recommended to me, I picked it up for Christmas and binge played it for the next two days. Despite me disliking the previous Far Cry, I loved this game. It has so much variety. From exploring the mysterious and beautiful lands of Shangri La to kicking ass in Kyrat, this game has so much to offer. The villain of this game lacks spark. No famous quote to the name likeAfter having this game recommended to me, I picked it up for Christmas and binge played it for the next two days. Despite me disliking the previous Far Cry, I loved this game. It has so much variety. From exploring the mysterious and beautiful lands of Shangri La to kicking ass in Kyrat, this game has so much to offer. The villain of this game lacks spark. No famous quote to the name like the definition of insanity by Vaas. The decisions are very challenging to make and I had to rack my brains for 5 minutes beforehand.

    Although, I felt this game was a bit "up in your face" at times. When you capture an outpost, there is a prisoner in binds shouting and pleading for mercy and he or she has some annoying mission you have to do. Any time you enter that damn building, they keep saying "HELP SAVE MY FAMILY!!!!" and there's that guy planning a mission outside like "NO THIS IS NOT GONNA WORK!!!! I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS MISSION *COUGH*". It was a bit overwhelming.

    Overall, good game. Buy it.    … Expand
  42. draclif
    Dec 28, 2014
    5
    Good solo player game with good voice acting. The use of animals and the helicopter are creative twists that I enjoy. The multiplayer function doesn't function...random invites to others' games always fail as does invites to friends list people. For that reason, the game that could have been a ten can only be a max of five. Will take this down as I play the solo player if needed. RecommendGood solo player game with good voice acting. The use of animals and the helicopter are creative twists that I enjoy. The multiplayer function doesn't function...random invites to others' games always fail as does invites to friends list people. For that reason, the game that could have been a ten can only be a max of five. Will take this down as I play the solo player if needed. Recommend buy if you play solo only and wait until it's discounted if you intend to play with a friend.… Expand
  43. Razv
    Dec 27, 2014
    7
    After playing it, I consider Far Cry 4 to be an upgrade attempt at Far Cry 3. The graphics are better, but just a little better. The gameplay is more varied, but again, just a little. And the story tries to match the intensity and originality of the other, but in my opinion, fails to do so.
    The game is pretty good, but doesn't exceed the expectations I've set (due to the previous game,    After playing it, I consider Far Cry 4 to be an upgrade attempt at Far Cry 3. The graphics are better, but just a little better. The gameplay is more varied, but again, just a little. And the story tries to match the intensity and originality of the other, but in my opinion, fails to do so.
    The game is pretty good, but doesn't exceed the expectations I've set (due to the previous game, which was a masterpiece) in any category.    … Expand
  44. guigreg
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Absolutely great! Story gives you change to change everything. Graphics are awesome. The map is awesome. The feeling... I cant say words to it. Story is LONG(20H was the main story and there is more sides), not as some crap game like nowadays. This is what a game should be. Best games for PS4: GTA5 and after that Far Cry 4. I really recommend it. THIS IS A GREAT GAME!
  45. megaman437
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Has one of the best game play just like far cry 3 but better it also has beautiful graphics absolute amazing i would recommend this game to anyone who likes fps and elephants
  46. NoobTooberton
    Dec 26, 2014
    8
    Some of you folks are handing out 10's and Zero's....What? This game certainly is closer to a 10 than a 0. What game actually get's a zero? The original E.T. doesn't even deserve a zero! The scenery is incredible and the light effects are top notch! People are clamoring about the lack of a good story? The story is just as good as the previous in the series so if you liked the previousSome of you folks are handing out 10's and Zero's....What? This game certainly is closer to a 10 than a 0. What game actually get's a zero? The original E.T. doesn't even deserve a zero! The scenery is incredible and the light effects are top notch! People are clamoring about the lack of a good story? The story is just as good as the previous in the series so if you liked the previous games you'll be right at home with this one. The story is detailed enough to keep your interest through the campaign yet hands off enough to allow you the feeling of a true sandbox game.

    I recommend to disregard the "keyboard warriors" that like to dole out zero's for a game that deserves much more. Is is a masterpiece? No, but any short comings that arise in the single player get extinguished when you play the online co-op with a friend. It is perfectly done and well worth the trip to Kyrat! 8/10    … Expand
  47. ManRocks
    Dec 25, 2014
    10
    This Game is Amazing!! The Graphics are amazing and sometimes breathtaking! Story is cool and entertaining, multiplayer is fuun.. side quests are maybe a huge boost for the game.. its like you have played 5 hours or more of just side quests and story soo its amazing. Totally recommend it.. It deserves a better score but ubisoft haters man (I hate it too but this game is amazing).
  48. DavidWarden
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I shot an eagle with an RPG 10/10 .
  49. d3sm0nd
    Dec 22, 2014
    3
    I really liked FC3, but this seems like a step back. The gun play is very sloppy. The story in not nearly as engaging, and the location is not as interesting. I played for maybe 4 hours and lost interest. Overall a missed opportunity. They should have focused on blood dragon, and expanded that concept.
  50. joey_brown
    Dec 19, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not expecting much when it come to design- some general variation in landscape, a solid control scheme and incentive to play. Shame none of these felt present in the game after a few years of waiting. The only reason I finished the game was to get to the end. Come to think of it now, Far Cry 4 is like a massive baked potato; it's the same as Baked Potato 3, it sometimes has a bit of butter and cheese, maybe some baked beans if you're lucky, but overall it's still just potato all the way through without much else to it.

    The story was like JD and coke you leave out for a couple of days as well; weak and flat. The Amita/Sabal choices always annoyed me because of how indistinct both their ideologies were. Here's an idea guys, instead of asking me all the time to choose, put it down to a vote of the people who are actually going to being living in Kyrat after you throw Pagen over, because I honestly do not give a toss about you once I've scattered my mums ashes.

    Don't get me wrong, it's a fun game. So is Connect 4 though, but at least it doesn't drag on and it's over quickly.    … Expand
  51. Keys1989
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    This was my first Far Cry game. It takes quite a bit to get me to like a FPS, I didn't just like Far Cry 4, I loved it!

    Graphics are stunning IMO, the frame rate is silky smooth, I don't recall any slow down at all. The freedom that comes in battle is what I enjoyed most. Go stealth, go guns a blazing, toss some steaks at the enemy and watch the animals do your work for you, perhaps    This was my first Far Cry game. It takes quite a bit to get me to like a FPS, I didn't just like Far Cry 4, I loved it!

    Graphics are stunning IMO, the frame rate is silky smooth, I don't recall any slow down at all. The freedom that comes in battle is what I enjoyed most. Go stealth, go guns a blazing, toss some steaks at the enemy and watch the animals do your work for you, perhaps mount an elephant and do some stampeding. It's all good times no matter the approach. The co-op was a blast, hunting missions, capturing outposts/fortresses basically anything I could do with a friend I did. The other online modes all run really well for me and I have spent a few hours mucking about. Nothing to mind blowing but still pretty fun.

    The story was fine, not great but it held my attention. The main quest that you have to do by yourself was really fun, the missions aren't to short or to long, very well paced IMO.

    The biggest compliment I can pay this game is that I did not want to stop playing until I had completed it. 40 hours of pure fun is good value IMO. With solid online modes the replay value is pretty high as well. All in all this game was a very pleasant surprise for myself.    … Expand
  52. StrominMormon
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. with my time on this game was truly amazing. Definitely worth your money if you were going spend money on a new game. There's a lot to do in this game, lots of side missions to keep you busy also just little areas such as caves abandoned houses etc. Now when it comes to graphics i was really impressed with them.… Expand
  53. chubacu
    Dec 17, 2014
    4
    No, it couldn't be any higher that 4.

    4 for FC3.1 ... It' same old FC3 but in new location. Absolutely nothing new. I can't say that the game's bad but it doesn't deserve high score because it's another commercial lie from ubisott. IDK, how could all those big critics accept that it's same old FC3 and set high scores? I hate industry. **** like CoD, FC, AC etc, which has no progress    No, it couldn't be any higher that 4.

    4 for FC3.1 ... It' same old FC3 but in new location. Absolutely nothing new. I can't say that the game's bad but it doesn't deserve high score because it's another commercial lie from ubisott.

    IDK, how could all those big critics accept that it's same old FC3 and set high scores? I hate industry. **** like CoD, FC, AC etc, which has no progress from game to game - is good. Something really innovative- sometimes can't even achieve 70/100 ...

    A question then : who the hell are those "critics" whose are MEANT to have an objective opinion, if they give higher scores to addons meanwhile something new and innovative isually being criticised.

    Game's damn good, but it can't get higher that 4. And of course Ubi has no motivation to develop something new. WHY? Cuz those "critics" are fanboys. They're ready to eat one and the same thing from year to year.    … Expand
  54. blopho
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    This game is an above-average open-world first person shooter with a few negligible flaws. This game and GTA5 both competed for my gaming attention for weeks but eventually this one has become the one I'm playing more often....for now, anyway.

    If there is any one notable thing that can be said about FC4 it's that it's not too different from Far Cry 3, which is a good game as well.    This game is an above-average open-world first person shooter with a few negligible flaws. This game and GTA5 both competed for my gaming attention for weeks but eventually this one has become the one I'm playing more often....for now, anyway.

    If there is any one notable thing that can be said about FC4 it's that it's not too different from Far Cry 3, which is a good game as well. However, you hated FC3 this game is not for you.    … Expand
  55. skulltulainahat
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Gameplay wise this is definitely a rehash of Far Cry 3. But because I enjoyed Far Cry 3 immensely, that doesn't really make it a bad thing. The gameplay was still enjoyable and the graphics are great, but my problems are with the story. The plot of Far Cry 4 pales in comparison to it's predecessor and isn't nearly as interesting to see unravel. Nonetheless, there is still a good deal ofGameplay wise this is definitely a rehash of Far Cry 3. But because I enjoyed Far Cry 3 immensely, that doesn't really make it a bad thing. The gameplay was still enjoyable and the graphics are great, but my problems are with the story. The plot of Far Cry 4 pales in comparison to it's predecessor and isn't nearly as interesting to see unravel. Nonetheless, there is still a good deal of fun to be had with Far Cry 4.… Expand
  56. stefan1985
    Dec 14, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As being a fan of the Far Cry games i was always going to get this one but i have to say it was such a let down. The major thing i thought when i first turned it on was "looks ugly" but i will still give it a go. After spending 23hrs in this game world and playing bits of the side quests it wasn't all fun. The story is boring, the graphics weak the side quests endless and repetative. Now the good, GUNS GUNS GUNS this is where it shines and the weapons feel fantastic and look great also but this one part cant hold this game up. I think its time to give Far Cry a rest for a few years.… Expand
  57. MrJnight14
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    I waited for this game to come out for around 3 months and when I first got my hands on it, I loved it. The graphics were amazing, the story was compelling and the game play in general was spectacular. The main campaign could have been longer but the addicting side-missions compensates for it.
  58. sbesozzi
    Dec 13, 2014
    7
    Far Cry 4 shines by its vast open world, its beautiful graphics and its amazing mechanics. It plays great, it looks great and it feels great. Where does it fall short? First of all, I think there has been way too much build up towards the release (especially towards the new bad guy; Pagan Min) and a lot of the expectations weren't exactly satisfied. For example, the mechanics (while great)Far Cry 4 shines by its vast open world, its beautiful graphics and its amazing mechanics. It plays great, it looks great and it feels great. Where does it fall short? First of all, I think there has been way too much build up towards the release (especially towards the new bad guy; Pagan Min) and a lot of the expectations weren't exactly satisfied. For example, the mechanics (while great) are practically the same from Far Cry 3. I know you shouldn't fix something that's not broken, but still, no improvement there. The story is excessively short and the characters (especially Pagan Min) aren't memorable. Unlike Vaas who was completely crazy and went after you countless times, this guy doesn't really want to find you, let alone waste you, and therefore you spend most of the game hearing him talk over a phone (think Handsome Jack style from Borderlands 2, but less awesome)

    Still, any fan of the Far Cry series will enjoy the game, mostly for the good ol' Far Cry mechanics, the beautiful open world and the fun, although short, missions.    … Expand
  59. benderrodriguez
    Dec 12, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 is almost perfect. Again, the views are amazing, and the interactions are well-done between the NPCs and animals. There are some minor quibbles with the game, however, as it is the fourth installment. I wish that the number of outposts liberated directly affected the ending, other than just giving you three soldiers to participate in the final battle, and the fortresses shouldFar Cry 4 is almost perfect. Again, the views are amazing, and the interactions are well-done between the NPCs and animals. There are some minor quibbles with the game, however, as it is the fourth installment. I wish that the number of outposts liberated directly affected the ending, other than just giving you three soldiers to participate in the final battle, and the fortresses should have given the Golden Path troops better gear as well. I was kind of expecting the Golden Path troops to attempt to overrun the palace by sheer numbers at that point. Next, the number of radio towers freed should have affected the morale of the Golden Path troops. Lastly, traversing land with weird obstructions sometimes, particularly with the current generation of consoles. The villains were kind of generic this time around, but at least they killed the stupid QTEs for the boss fights. Ajay's allies, however, were the scene stealers this time around. I like Reggie and Yogi particularly. Overall, it was a good purchase,… Expand
  60. Kiesenberg
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    It is most certainly more of the same, but I fail to see how that's a bad thing? I personally loved Far Cry 3, and so this latest instalment managed to keep me just as engaged as that game did, if not more so. Ubisoft haven't exactly had the best year in terms of broken releases, but Far Cry 4 plays well and I haven't encountered any horrendous bugs which have hindered gameplay. PutIt is most certainly more of the same, but I fail to see how that's a bad thing? I personally loved Far Cry 3, and so this latest instalment managed to keep me just as engaged as that game did, if not more so. Ubisoft haven't exactly had the best year in terms of broken releases, but Far Cry 4 plays well and I haven't encountered any horrendous bugs which have hindered gameplay. Put simply, if you enjoyed Far Cry 3 or open-world games in general, then this will no doubt provide you with hours upon hours of entertainment.… Expand
  61. Toophat82
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Another good far cry title what more is there to say honestly the game is that good for the type of game that it is and tries to be. It's hard to argue otherwise unlike this type of game isn't your thing. Only thing I think can be done better is the length And focus of the main story can be done better but then again games with open worlds like far cry has this always ends up one of itsAnother good far cry title what more is there to say honestly the game is that good for the type of game that it is and tries to be. It's hard to argue otherwise unlike this type of game isn't your thing. Only thing I think can be done better is the length And focus of the main story can be done better but then again games with open worlds like far cry has this always ends up one of its lowest or weakest points sometimes so I just hope on next far cry Ubisoft addresses this. Lastly one think I would like to see Ubisoft do more of is DLC, something I feel isn't their biggest strength and that they don't seem to ever have a lot of for any of their games, btw I mean DLC like full expansions basically meaningful DLC that adds to or continues the main story. Which is something that could help make the main story in Far Cry 4 longer and stronger and in fact releasing lots of this type of DLC is what is normally done with with open world type games and something Ubisoft needs to do more of and get better at.

    Lastly I would just like to add that one thing I love about Ubisoft is how they stick to what works when it comes to their games and franchises and that I like since going with something completely diferent and new is not always the best route or what's wanted when it comes to what's best or next for a proven franchise/game. Also I feel Ubisoft has been doing some great things for the most part and has some great franchises and games even while all may not have gone right or perfectly like watchdogs, they still have some of the best games and franchises In the gaming industry and with another new franchise soon to be added and born named Division the future is only looking brighter for Ubisoft and I'm only loving it and loving the direction they have gone, just keep the games coming Ubisoft, as long as you deliver you will always have my money. I'm playing Far cry 4, AC Unity, and AC Rogue and I already can't wait for " Victory" xD............    … Expand
  62. joaopontesvaz
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.3 Sound: 7.0 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 7.4

    A step back again (same as far cry for far cry 2) and some deception. I don´t like the story (repetitive and weakness missions and side missions). The graphics are good but have some blurry textures, a bit foggy, popping sometimes and doesn't transmict a realistic feeling. Despite that, the wild life and water and light effects are    Graphics: 8.3 Sound: 7.0 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 7.4

    A step back again (same as far cry for far cry 2) and some deception. I don´t like the story (repetitive and weakness missions and side missions). The graphics are good but have some blurry textures, a bit foggy, popping sometimes and doesn't transmict a realistic feeling. Despite that, the wild life and water and light effects are very good. I think Ubisoft is going the wrong way betting in quantity of games over the quality in all franchises. With this beautiful environment the story deserved a better imagination and integration. There are excess of influences between the structure and mechanic of Assassin´s Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry and Splinter Cell. And i´m not saying it´s a bad game because it isn´t. But it´s surely time to stop, think and start to innovate.    … Expand
  63. gyigyo2
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Pros:Story,Characters,music,gameplay

    Cons: animals too less, enemy ai,

    For me this is the best far cy game after far cry 2! its much better than far cry 3 was! in everything! The story and the music is unimaginable great, fantastic and shangri-la world too! congratulation ubisoft you made a great game!
  64. Lozsta
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Having played Far Cry since the first game, this was a great addition to the game legacy. I was impressed with the graphics, there was a couple of occasions where I saw trees doing that turning thing from above when you pass them in the air. But aside from that the game is brilliant. The story is well thought out and presented in good bite sized chunks (maybe Bungie could take a leafHaving played Far Cry since the first game, this was a great addition to the game legacy. I was impressed with the graphics, there was a couple of occasions where I saw trees doing that turning thing from above when you pass them in the air. But aside from that the game is brilliant. The story is well thought out and presented in good bite sized chunks (maybe Bungie could take a leaf out of Ubisoft's book and actually have a story). There are plenty of activities to keep you going, and if you are like me then you can spend hours just exploring the open world (again Bungie take note).

    The similarity to Far Cry 3 is there in the game mechanics but the graphical improvements on the next gen are superior to Far Cry 3. The verticality was touted a lot, and it is great fun jumping off hills and wingsuiting down.

    I would say anyone with a PS4 or xbone should own this title.    … Expand
  65. Fair-Reviews
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    I will not give out 10's very often, but this game just falls short of earning it and I can't even explain why that is. It is the best FPS I've played and I've played a lot of them. Whether you're taking an out-post or saving a hostage, it's intense, and just challenging enough to get you hooked. The stealth is very well done and the weapon selection is great. The world is huge also, whichI will not give out 10's very often, but this game just falls short of earning it and I can't even explain why that is. It is the best FPS I've played and I've played a lot of them. Whether you're taking an out-post or saving a hostage, it's intense, and just challenging enough to get you hooked. The stealth is very well done and the weapon selection is great. The world is huge also, which is very pleasant when you find your self searching mountains for an entrance to a tomb to grab some treasure. Oh, I can't leave out the map editor. That is a great thing for this game and I believe more console games need it. You need to try custom outpost missions. They are a blast! I really don't have anything negative to say about this game.… Expand
  66. sgtdegrandis
    Dec 9, 2014
    3
    Overall I’m very disappointed with this game
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 3/10 Characters 3/10 The story and unimpressive characters were what killed it for me. I haven’t played Far Cry 3 but I did play Far Cry 1 / 2 and both are far better than this game. Again the story is BORING and even at the end of the campaign it leaves you feeling like nothing really mattered. Throughout the game it    Overall I’m very disappointed with this game
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 3/10
    Characters 3/10

    The story and unimpressive characters were what killed it for me. I haven’t played Far Cry 3 but I did play Far Cry 1 / 2 and both are far better than this game. Again the story is BORING and even at the end of the campaign it leaves you feeling like nothing really mattered. Throughout the game it gives you choices that really don’t impact the game very much and either choice you do is the right one and all that changes is audio clips during the missions. The driving and gun play were very good in the game. But it doesn't make up for the lack of story/characters    … Expand
  67. rafaaguilera
    Dec 7, 2014
    5
    As much as i enjoyed Far Cry 3, i don't feel like i want to the same kind of stuff all over again (liberating outposts, climbing radio towers, killing animals to get their skins…) , but now in a unnecessarily bigger open world map filled with WAY more repetitive and laborious content, along boring characters (except the villain) and a uninteresting plot.
  68. EverellDalton
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, it's like far cry 3 but with much more content and beautiful graphics. I really like how your choices has a great impact on the story (a bit like the ending in fc3).… Expand
  69. mearlam
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    I just got every single trophy there was in this game and I have only done that 6 times ever. To put that in to context I have over 2700 trophies.

    Good: Shooting is solid and rewarding. Money actually matters. Lots of things to do. Keep you busy for 30 hours+. Lots to collect. Fair trophies. Bad: Story is pretty crap (I don't really care though). Coop cannot play main    I just got every single trophy there was in this game and I have only done that 6 times ever. To put that in to context I have over 2700 trophies.

    Good:

    Shooting is solid and rewarding.
    Money actually matters.
    Lots of things to do.
    Keep you busy for 30 hours+.
    Lots to collect.
    Fair trophies.

    Bad:
    Story is pretty crap (I don't really care though).
    Coop cannot play main stories.

    If you liked #3 it is no brainer, get it. If you are new to the series it is nothing like COD, not like any FPS out there really. I have not played any better FPS (warning I do not like COD).    … Expand
  70. Krotos
    Dec 6, 2014
    4
    If you enjoy first-person shooters with vague plots and flat characters in which you get attacked every ten seconds by enemies that spawn out of nowhere, even in totally implausible situations, and absolutely hate it when a game gives you time to think about strategy, immerse yourself in a story, or even just stand still and admire the scenery, then Far Cry 4 is for you. If, on the otherIf you enjoy first-person shooters with vague plots and flat characters in which you get attacked every ten seconds by enemies that spawn out of nowhere, even in totally implausible situations, and absolutely hate it when a game gives you time to think about strategy, immerse yourself in a story, or even just stand still and admire the scenery, then Far Cry 4 is for you. If, on the other hand, you enjoyed Far Cry 3 precisely because it wasn't that way, then you may wish to avoid this brainless, noisy, lazily-designed sequel, or at least wait until you can buy it for under ten dollars. FC4 is basically a Himalayan-themed retread of FC3 with the game mechanics modified to appeal to people with severe attention deficit disorder.… Expand
  71. Tom360
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    This is the one I have been waiting for and it did not disappoint!!!
    Insane action with everything that made far cry 3 an engrossing experience amplified. I was worried after the release of AC: Unity but all was well.
    Story could be better, some characters are downright obnoxious on Jar Jar Binks-levels of annoying but all that aside the mechanics are flawless. It is an absolute joy to    This is the one I have been waiting for and it did not disappoint!!!
    Insane action with everything that made far cry 3 an engrossing experience amplified. I was worried after the release of AC: Unity but all was well.

    Story could be better, some characters are downright obnoxious on Jar Jar Binks-levels of annoying but all that aside the mechanics are flawless. It is an absolute joy to reign down terror on enemies and traversal has been expanded to include flying vehicles. It's a fantastic game, and I haven't even tried the coop yet.
    This one will keep you busy for months.    … Expand
  72. evasivewallaby
    Dec 5, 2014
    7
    Found myself frustrated with game play early on but it gets better as you upgrade yourself. The map is huge and the guns are crazy. Felt much weaker than Far Cry 3. Game play lacks that something special. Solid game.
  73. stampy1824
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    More of the same, but not a bad thing. Efficiency improvements like auto-crafting syringes, better crafting system that isn't in the pause menu. Co-op is fun if you're playing with someone who knows their way around the FC system. Story isn't super intriguing, but the sandbox aspect is what draws me to Far Cry anyhow. Tons of stuff to do, and enemies can pop up anywhere, not just in areasMore of the same, but not a bad thing. Efficiency improvements like auto-crafting syringes, better crafting system that isn't in the pause menu. Co-op is fun if you're playing with someone who knows their way around the FC system. Story isn't super intriguing, but the sandbox aspect is what draws me to Far Cry anyhow. Tons of stuff to do, and enemies can pop up anywhere, not just in areas that you haven't liberated (big complaint of mine for FC3). Love it.… Expand
  74. Allthat
    Dec 3, 2014
    6
    Far Cry 3 is one of the best games I have ever played... Far Cry 4 is definitely not one of the best games I have ever played. There's nothing special about it.
  75. SRKNZ
    Dec 2, 2014
    3
    THE DUMB BLONDE OF COMPUTER GAMES. I remember playing Far Cry 1 & 2 and being happily surprised at the imaginative storytelling and the quality of game play. It is therefore, pardon the pun a "crying shame" that Far Cry 3 and now 4 have failed to continue this tradition.

    Game play in Far Cry 4 like its immediate predecessor is incredibly linear and driven by slavish processes you have    THE DUMB BLONDE OF COMPUTER GAMES. I remember playing Far Cry 1 & 2 and being happily surprised at the imaginative storytelling and the quality of game play. It is therefore, pardon the pun a "crying shame" that Far Cry 3 and now 4 have failed to continue this tradition.

    Game play in Far Cry 4 like its immediate predecessor is incredibly linear and driven by slavish processes you have no choice but to follow. Straitjacketing the game player in this manner constantly reminds the gamer that they are, in fact, playing a game, removing any sense of suspension of disbelief and in so doing making it difficult to really to immerse yourself in the vast world the game offers.

    This is a real shame and I feel demonstrates a rather patronizing attitude towards to gaming community in general. Its as if we are all too stupid to make our own decisions and make our way through the game using our wits needing instead to be led by the nose from beginning to end.

    For myself I'll be saying goodbye to the Far Cry series. I have loyally endured to date but prefer games that let me use my wits and imagination to solve the challenges presented which is what good gaming is really all about.    … Expand
  76. Makaveli
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    It's basically a carbon copy of Far Cry 3 but in a different location, of course it is a great game, the only reason why I knocked it down a couple points is that there was nothing really new about it other than elephants and a few new guns. If you didn't play Far Cry 3 then this is a great purchase for you.. If you have played Far Cry 3 then you probably will still like it but at the sameIt's basically a carbon copy of Far Cry 3 but in a different location, of course it is a great game, the only reason why I knocked it down a couple points is that there was nothing really new about it other than elephants and a few new guns. If you didn't play Far Cry 3 then this is a great purchase for you.. If you have played Far Cry 3 then you probably will still like it but at the same time feel like you already have played this game before.....… Expand
  77. JustinElliot
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    First things first, i read through all the negative reviews and it sums up as, "game is too similar to FC3, story isn't as good, characters lame, no split screen for coop"

    The game is similar to FC3, you could call it a 60 dollar expansion. But this game is so well done and beautiful, lack of bugs, fun, exciting game. Not an issue in my eyes, but i didn't play FC3 so this is probably    First things first, i read through all the negative reviews and it sums up as, "game is too similar to FC3, story isn't as good, characters lame, no split screen for coop"

    The game is similar to FC3, you could call it a 60 dollar expansion. But this game is so well done and beautiful, lack of bugs, fun, exciting game. Not an issue in my eyes, but i didn't play FC3 so this is probably why i loved this game so much.

    Story i've heard is better in FC3, but this story is fine, nothing to give the game a 0 for. They complain about the characters too but I love all the characters so far! Your character, the two high dudes are hilarious, the radio guy cracks me up, the main villain is very Joker-esk. The two people who you fight with are both set in there ways and very distinct. The characters are cool.

    And whoever complained about no split screen coop they need to calm down. The game comes with 10 keys to kyrat that allow you to share the game via share play on PS4 and play coop with anyone who has a PS4 even though they don't own the game. That's the first time a game is doing that. I fully respect that step. I feel that is a very thoughtless move in an industry of how can we milk the gamers wallets. I tip my hat to Ubisoft for having something like that implemented.

    This game is amazing. The landscape is jaw dropping, I often laugh from the script, the combination of stealth into blowing things up is great. If you are looking for a game that fulfills your completionist personality this is it. Good amount of areas to take over and discover, tons of items to search for, good amount of guns to collect. I'm trying to think of some down sides. The only aggravating thing is completing a mission and then a hawk attacks you out of nowhere and takes 3 life bars away and if you aren't at full health you basically are dead. But i'm playing on the hardest difficulty so that would explain that. But you live or I should say you die and you learn in this game On hard you really find the best way to complete missions is to go stealth. Or if you are going to go loud you should defuse the alarm systems first. Sniping is a freaking blast. The stealth kills are brutal! Nothing better than double stealth killing and then take a knife from the second guy and throw it and kill the third NPC. No frame rate issues. only twice did i notice the absolutely tiny tiny lag in frame rate but all i did was stop running for a split second and the game caught back up. It was so small i can so no frame rate issues at all. The game as never froze. Zero bugs experienced. They let you play co-op with your friends via the ps4 share feature even though they don't own the game. I haven't played pvp multi player yet so sorry no comment there. I usually agree with critic scores on here, but 7.8 is way too low. I don't know how 5 mixed reviews can bring it down to a 7.8.

    If you liked Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Assassin's Creed, you will love this game. I love how they give the character a personality in first person. I hate when FPS RPG games don't give you a voice. During cut scenes they give you character and emotions and show your hands when you get pissed at people when you hold up a gun to tell them to get out of your house. The little things are what make me give games 10s. If I like a game or even I love it I go for 8.5 to 9.5. But that last .5 is all about attention to detail. And this game does just that. If you don't buy it at the $60 price tag I can't get mad. But if you see this game at $45 dollars pick it up. It is a must have.

    I feel I keep rambling on here but I am just that excited to encourage others to pick this game up.

    I've heard that people say it is too similar to far cry 3. I haven't played that which might be why I find this game phenomenal.    … Expand
  78. Malooga
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    All I am reading about is how similar Far Cry 4 is to Far Cry 3. Let's set the record straight real quick. People don't complain about the similarities in other major titles like Uncharted, GTA, Elder Scrolls, etc...why is it different with Far Cry? Complete graphics overhaul, this game is deceptively gorgeous. Some excellent added mechanics to driving and flying as well as significantAll I am reading about is how similar Far Cry 4 is to Far Cry 3. Let's set the record straight real quick. People don't complain about the similarities in other major titles like Uncharted, GTA, Elder Scrolls, etc...why is it different with Far Cry? Complete graphics overhaul, this game is deceptively gorgeous. Some excellent added mechanics to driving and flying as well as significant changes to gun play (bloom, variety, physics). Completely Co-op (which was everybody's complaint about 3) and larger in scale. Much more detailed environment, the story WAS lacking, but it is EVERY time. Who genuinely thought playing some snot nosed teenager out to save his frat buddies was an engaging story? More of a good thing isn't bad, it just means a franchise found its niche. This series does an incredible job of giving players a set of tools and creating circumstances where those tools can be used in creative ways. I've had more "oh sh** did you see that!?" moments with this game than any in recent memory. Pick it up if you like FPS's, probably one of the best to release in a while and flying under the radar due to whiney gamer's with short attention spans.… Expand
  79. davidd9123
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    The game really well and everything nice graphics
    But the story is not attractive at all and makes you want to play
    Multi usual disappointing 7 is good score for this game
  80. SeanGamerDays
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    This is the most (pardon my langugage) un-f---ed Ubisoft shooter games. I still having alot of excitement in Far Cry. But seriously, It's still crucial, due to the American-Canadian evirovment was still used by Ubisoft. The shooting mechanic, was kicking, the graphics is beautiful, the game is fun, & I loved it!
  81. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    Far cry 4 is the best fps on this year the graphics are beautiful, game play is very fun,
    the online is ok

    but like other game show on PS4 the game runs only on 30 fps

    fps need to target 60 frames

    is an indispensable purchase for the PS4 users
  82. JIELM
    Dec 1, 2014
    5
    Let me just come out and say it. JASON IS BOOORING! You cant just take a 100 mile open world and fill it with stupid AI and killer eagles and expect it to be epic just because its big. If you are to give your main caracter a voice and a face like gta 5 did successfully YOU NEED REAL CARACTER DEVELOPEMENT, or else the entire open world experience is ruined
  83. hemmo1986
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    Far cry 4 manages to be a beautiful, entertaining and exciting game with loads to do and outstanding gameplay. Although this is a great game there are two major flaws one being the flawed and sometimes unbearable characters throughout the game and two being the deja vu feeling I get when playing.

    This game feels like Far Cry 3.5 rather than a true sequel; although this is not such a bad    Far cry 4 manages to be a beautiful, entertaining and exciting game with loads to do and outstanding gameplay. Although this is a great game there are two major flaws one being the flawed and sometimes unbearable characters throughout the game and two being the deja vu feeling I get when playing.

    This game feels like Far Cry 3.5 rather than a true sequel; although this is not such a bad thing considering the previous entry was a solid game.    … Expand
  84. Muramas
    Nov 30, 2014
    7
    It feels like a reskin of Far Cry 3 with a very thin story. The game has a lot taken from the series before it and those things help give the game a score of 7 but it falls on it's face in so many other things.

    - The scenery looks nice but only certain ledges are scalable with a hook mechanic - Weapon shops seem very limited, needing to play for over a day just to unlock the next level    It feels like a reskin of Far Cry 3 with a very thin story. The game has a lot taken from the series before it and those things help give the game a score of 7 but it falls on it's face in so many other things.

    - The scenery looks nice but only certain ledges are scalable with a hook mechanic
    - Weapon shops seem very limited, needing to play for over a day just to unlock the next level of a gun seems pretty excessive, especially when there are so many guys available and I will most likely never try
    - Crafting feels tacked on and unable to have weapon slots until you run around the map looking for animals seems like an odd time waster as it could of been used in other methods like boosting skills, perks etc
    - Skills are pretty weak compared to far cry 3, you only get two skill trees with 6 rows and 4 columns in each (24 in each tree) and both of them are not very good. You need to do a lot of quests to unlock the second half of the skill rows too. In far cry 3 at the end of the game you felt like a god jumping on multiple people, throwing knives, sneaking around really close without being noticed but this game you feel so limited.

    Overall the game is not bad it just doesn't seem like a full package when put beside it's predecessors, it will entertain you but you will have a lot more fun with it if you forget the story and become your own character.    … Expand
  85. NoCrapReview
    Nov 29, 2014
    4
    Should have been a Far Cry 3 expansion. This just proves the franchise is done. Engine is weak (not like FC2 - FC3), story line is not entertaining and can't be skipped (that's right, force me to watch those 20 minute cutscenes - I'll just watch the latest Simpsons episodes during that time), and being accused of pirating because Ubisoft can't tell their head from their butts and can'tShould have been a Far Cry 3 expansion. This just proves the franchise is done. Engine is weak (not like FC2 - FC3), story line is not entertaining and can't be skipped (that's right, force me to watch those 20 minute cutscenes - I'll just watch the latest Simpsons episodes during that time), and being accused of pirating because Ubisoft can't tell their head from their butts and can't properly release a game and proved they have no understanding of basic computing (Windows firewall blocks outgoing connections by detault and FC4 doesn't allow you to alt-tab out to click the allow button) ... this is it for me. Thanks Ubisoft for killing the franchise and showing the world you have no idea how to release a game ( * cough* assassin's creed unity *cough*) and how computers work.… Expand
  86. glypheye
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    The best open world game I've ever played. Gorgeous setting/graphics in unique, exotic world. Tons and tons of interesting things to do/discover with myriad way to explore either on foot or by vehicle. This open world is massive and utterly lives and breathes every step of the way. Simply incredible! Quirky, entertaining characters....though not enough of Min, if you ask me. MainThe best open world game I've ever played. Gorgeous setting/graphics in unique, exotic world. Tons and tons of interesting things to do/discover with myriad way to explore either on foot or by vehicle. This open world is massive and utterly lives and breathes every step of the way. Simply incredible! Quirky, entertaining characters....though not enough of Min, if you ask me. Main missions are exciting and challenging....and all the side missions/activities let you stretch out the joy for hours and hours. I'm 30 hours into it and not even halfway. This is the first game I've ever even been remotely interested in the term "completionist".....not as an accomplishment....but as a way to stay in Kyrat as long as I possibly can.

    Honestly, I think this game is better than GTA V. That right there says it all. One of the best video games of all time. Right up there in my top 5, without question.    … Expand
  87. thefinn
    Nov 29, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Weak story compared to FC3... This average American kid comes into country to spread his mothers' ashes then just starts shooting people because - they are bad. Exact same gameplay as FC3 other than that, a lot less cut scenes - not sure why, as they have always been the main reason to play.

    Opening scene is good as usual.

    That's about it.    … Expand
  88. Warcheron629
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    Great game. If you like farcry 3 then no doubt you'll enjoy this game. The world is so huge, there is so much stuff to do, and tons of items to collect that you'll be playing this game for months to complete it. My only complaints about this game is the usual bugs and glitches, some of them can be annoying but not really game breaking.
  89. busbfran
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Far cry 4 provides fans with many bonus features, along with the essential breath taking graphics. Though the structuralist storytelling and some what repetitive narrating has become most noticeable as a continuous theme within the sequel. Do not fear, this is an excellent game that fans will LOVE. Best open world game of the year and one of the most enjoyable games of 2014. Well done Ubisoft!
  90. Andynokills
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    This game makes destiny, watchdogs and most other next-gen games look bad. In my opinion it is a 10 without question. Seeing how people only give 10s 6s and 0s on this site this is most definitely a 10. For a single or co-op exploration shooter you cant ask for more. If you play it on hard its super fun.
  91. BL4K3
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    This game is nearly identical to its predessor, but if you enjoyed far cry 3 and did not want it to end then this game is perfect for you. There is so much to do in Kyrat's open world, and there are so many options in which you can do it. This will ensure that you could play for several hours on end and not get bored. You can go in with a bow and silently take everybody out, or you canThis game is nearly identical to its predessor, but if you enjoyed far cry 3 and did not want it to end then this game is perfect for you. There is so much to do in Kyrat's open world, and there are so many options in which you can do it. This will ensure that you could play for several hours on end and not get bored. You can go in with a bow and silently take everybody out, or you can ride and elephant into an enemy base and trample over all of the royal armies men. Overall, this game is nearly perfect, I just wish the story could be a little more gripping.… Expand
  92. Xp0HuK
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    Farcry 4 is definitely amazing. Immense open world with endless possibilities. When you decide to begin your journey in Kyrat, be ready for dangerous adventure, which will give you a truly unforgettable experience, taking you from reality for many hours.
    Buy it, Play it, Enjoy it. No options.
  93. MikefromAngus
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    Im 20 Hours into the game, and I am not bored! The graphics are amazing for an open world game, the textures are sharp even close up! Theres so many things to do in this game! Just an amazing game! Cant wait how the game ends! Will be buying the DLC for sure! Amazing job UBISOFT!
  94. TheTrophyHunter
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    first of all farcry 4 is an amazing open world game with very beautiful locations to discover and visit.the shooting mechanic is good and there are a lots of weapons too. also there is a fantastic mini helicopter that gives you the oprtunity to fly and shoot from the air .farcry 4 have tons of side missions such as hunting,racing, saving hostages bomb defusing and lots of outposts tofirst of all farcry 4 is an amazing open world game with very beautiful locations to discover and visit.the shooting mechanic is good and there are a lots of weapons too. also there is a fantastic mini helicopter that gives you the oprtunity to fly and shoot from the air .farcry 4 have tons of side missions such as hunting,racing, saving hostages bomb defusing and lots of outposts to liberate.the only negative of this game is that the story is weak and confusing… Expand
  95. Slevin310
    Nov 27, 2014
    6
    Ugh... I know a 6 seems kind of low but I'm not saying it's a bad game. I'm saying I'm disappointed. Not because of the graphics though. And to the people complaining about the similar graphics, so what? It uses a lot from Far Cry 3 which came out only 2 years ago, and when it did come out it was one of the best looking open world games at the time. I'd like to see you create an entirelyUgh... I know a 6 seems kind of low but I'm not saying it's a bad game. I'm saying I'm disappointed. Not because of the graphics though. And to the people complaining about the similar graphics, so what? It uses a lot from Far Cry 3 which came out only 2 years ago, and when it did come out it was one of the best looking open world games at the time. I'd like to see you create an entirely new engine with brand new textures that can top Far Cry 3 in only 2 years... oh what's that? You can't? Ohhhh no way.... neither can they. Anyways I'm not happy with the quick time events. Or button prompts whatever they're called.

    In Far Cry 3 when you were on fire you'd take serious damage, you needed to hold triangle (or Y) to put it out. However you couldn't put it out unless the game allowed you to. You would have to wait for the prompt to come up, so you'd sit there taking damage or maybe you freak out and hold the button which causes you to heal yourself but it stops when finally the prompt shows up. That problem is 2 years old and it's still here.... why? Why do I NEED that prompt? Why do I need a prompt just to use my wingsuit? Oh yeah, you know what I'm talking about. How many times have you jumped off a cliff and died despite the fact that you vigorously hammered the wingsuit button? This happens with Takedowns as well, those prompts aren't reliable.

    Imagine if Fallout 3 or NV made it so you could only bring up V.A.T.S. when the game prompts you to. Or a Sonic game that only allows you to curl up and spin when the game tells you to. Or how about Starfox 64 made the BARREL ROLL only possible when Peppy says to? It would be horrible. Why can't I have complete control of my character? During the Shangri La missions you'll come across the invincible enemies that can only be killed via backstab takedown but there's a 50.50 chance you'll get the bad animation. Where you stab him in the neck and he shrugs you off, knocking you down and you have to sit there and wait for the animation to finish with the Tiger tackling him down and biting his neck off. This animation takes so long, if there's any enemies near by they'll demolish you while you're completely stuck in this animation. You can't do anything until it's over but enemies can still kill you. This goes with normal takedowns too. I'm not saying to make us invincible during the animation but at least reduce the damage or something because there's no point in doing chain takedowns when the enemy can just constantly beat you or shoot you to death.

    Finally, don't change anything if you aren't going to... change anything. The game adds quite a decisions for the story, which seems awesome but they do NOTHING. Spoilers people! Your choices don't change anything! Only thing it changes is who gives you missions. How about when you... I'll try to do this without spoilers... when you choose between earning money or the Golden Path or getting rid of bad things, if you choose to earn the money your Golden Path rebels will have better weapons and really strong vehicles with mounted machine guns on them. You would see a change, it would change something and give your choices weight. But if you chose that, even though your crew is decked out with awesome gear now, crime rate in Kyrat goes up and the people aren't happy. Or maybe if you make wrong choices the people grow angry with the Golden Path and many sign up to be Royal Army soldiers. So there would be more enemies... something that actually changes your game.

    Aside from all that, this game is fun. It has a lot of the same issues Far Cry 3 had but there are improvements over the previous game. I love Min, the character is awesome. He feels so welcoming and nice but you know deep down he's a god awful person. Vas was cool and all but he was just a classic bad guy "I'm bad because I'm just... bad" with Min you see why he's doing certain things. Drugs provide a lot of money, and the Mines are all dry of resources. Religion seems pretty bad there because they treat women horribly and slaughter innocent goats for the gods which... I do not support. I actually see a character rather than just a villain. Also! Oh god I hated Jason. I hated playing as that stupid dude-bro who we all know would never last in the wild for 5 minutes. You know dude-bros right? They need their hair gel, Axe body spray, protein drinks, dubstep and Lil Wayne music. There's no way they could survive in the wild. Ajay is a much better character. And I like how Ubisoft didn't go overboard with the middle eastern stuff, they kept it respectable instead of making them look like savage evil people... you know... like Fox News does OH sick burn.

    Alright well that about sums it up. I still say this game is fun and it's awesome but... in the future try and improve more on aspects of open world RPG.

    P.S. Grappling-hook is awesome! Keep it in future titles please :)    … Expand
  96. Dlindenberg
    Nov 27, 2014
    6
    Yeah i could go on about the bugs but no i just see the game that i'm playing and it's awesome. So much to do you can't get bored. Tobad so much good games come at the same time makes life way to hard XD
  97. afiktarrakol
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    This is basically the same game as Far Cry 3 but with mountains instead of beaches. But that is not a bad thing. I loved Far Cry 3 and I'm loving Far Cry 4. There is so much stuff to do in the game that it's unbelievable. The only downside is, when liberating outposts, I'm taking them out one by one with a sniper rifle and they just go back to their daily lives after looking for me for aThis is basically the same game as Far Cry 3 but with mountains instead of beaches. But that is not a bad thing. I loved Far Cry 3 and I'm loving Far Cry 4. There is so much stuff to do in the game that it's unbelievable. The only downside is, when liberating outposts, I'm taking them out one by one with a sniper rifle and they just go back to their daily lives after looking for me for a minute. I mean, come on man, your buddy has a hole in his head over there, don't you think you should investigate further? Still great game. I only wish other games had this much content.… Expand
  98. Glenn168
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    Far Cry 4 one of the game I am looking forward to this year,compare to it's predecessor definitely there is improvements in terms of it's combat mechanic,more weapons,new vehicle,more skills available in the skill tree,additional side mission.Ability to hire mercenaries and also you can mount on an elephant which enable players to liberate outpost or fortress in more offensiveFar Cry 4 one of the game I am looking forward to this year,compare to it's predecessor definitely there is improvements in terms of it's combat mechanic,more weapons,new vehicle,more skills available in the skill tree,additional side mission.Ability to hire mercenaries and also you can mount on an elephant which enable players to liberate outpost or fortress in more offensive style.Graphic wise much more sharper on PS4 engine.Personally I wish in future Ubisoft will introduced DLC's such as able to play as antagonist ( Pagan Min) how he rise up to be a tyrant in Kyrat as well as introduction on Mohan Ghale how he started Golden Path.That way players can understand history behind Kyrat.
    If you have not tried any Far Cry series before,then this is highly recommend!    … Expand
  99. bacardi
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Can't drive my self out of the game!!! so nice!! So much to do....good story...fun upgrades...the hunting the AI of the animals are very good (seeing 2 bears fighting over a meal is so cool to watch)...very immersing.
  100. neuparthpumper
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    Reviewer complains about game in a series being too similar to previous games in the same series.

    Oh my freaking goodness. What did you expect that a fourth Far Cry game might actually be like? Donkey Kong Country? I wonder if the same reviewers pick up GTA 5 and say "I cannot believe that GTA 5 is soooo similar to previous GTAs! What were Rockstar thinking?!!" There's no way the next    Reviewer complains about game in a series being too similar to previous games in the same series.

    Oh my freaking goodness. What did you expect that a fourth Far Cry game might actually be like? Donkey Kong Country? I wonder if the same reviewers pick up GTA 5 and say "I cannot believe that GTA 5 is soooo similar to previous GTAs! What were Rockstar thinking?!!" There's no way the next Assassins Creed game could be ANYTHING like the previous ones, right? And why is every Super Mario a brick blasting platformer? Can't they EVER be original? Sheesh!

    Anyway, with that shot at hypocrite cloud shouters off my chest, I think that Far Cry 4 is a step up from the excellent FC3. The visual splendor is glorious. The improvements to crafting are welcome. The improvements to some enemy AI particularly around fortress domination is a welcome addition.

    Far Cry 4 is more of the same. In this instance, that's not a bad thing at all. It's a highly entertaining enterprise that they have significantly improved since the disappointing FC2 looked to almost end the series. The downside are that the main storyline is a little ho hum, yet this is overshadowed by so much to do to entertain yourself that you may just want to leave as much of the main quests til last.

    The truly free roam of the world is a sight to be hold. Scaling mountainsides only to bask in the crisp ranges and green valleys is very much worth it. If it looks this good on PS4 I can only imagine how insane it must look on a top end Ultra level PC.

    The only main annoyance I have had with this game is the vicious nature of eagles. It's like they've become ravenous human hunters. I understand if I'm near your nest Mr. Eagle that you may become protective... but I was minding my own business on the valley floor and you had a beef with my existence? Sheesh!

    If you like Far Cry games or shooters in general like Crysis, this is worth getting.    … Expand
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#17 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#9 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Eurogamer Poland
    Jan 14, 2015
    80
    For enthusiast of pure fun and open world shooting. Everything's in its right place and perfectly arranged, with added bonus of cooperative adventures.
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  2. Arcade Sushi
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    An overwhelming adventure full of violence, warring factions, exploration and the craziest badgers you’ll ever see.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    A wild and varied sandbox shooter that dazzles with sublime scenery and delights with a thriving animal ecosystem. Frosty fun guaranteed. [Jan 2015, p.75]
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